The Seawall Walk around Stanley Park is recognized as one of the great
scenic walks in the world.
The 10 km (6.25 mi.) seawall loop around Stanley Park is Vancouver’s most popular fresh air
attraction. Taking over 60 years to complete, the Stanley Park seawall was officially declared
complete on September 21, 1980. Since then visitors and locals alike have enjoyed exercising on
this world famous pathway.
Centrally located in downtown Vancouver,
Stanley Park is a must see attraction for those
looking for things to do in Vancouver. A popular
starting point for the Seawall walk is the east
side of Stanley Park Drive by Coal Harbour (See
Map). From here, you will walk past the
Vancouver Rowing Club and have a great view
of Canada Place the Harbour Centre Tower and
the city skyline. As you walk towards Hallelujah
Point you will pass the Royal Vancouver Yacht
Club and a statue of Harry Jerome. Next is the
Nine O’clock Gun. When you reach Brockton
Point there is a fantastic view of the Port of
Vancouver, as well as a Lighthouse and the
world famous Totem Poles. Further along the Seawall you will come to the Empress of Japan
Figure Head and in the water you will notice the Girl in a Wetsuit statue. At the Lumbermen’s
Arch, you will have a breathtaking mountain view as the back drop to the Variety Kids Water
Park. From here, you will walk underneath the colossal Lion’s Gate Bridge to Prospect Point,
and further along to Siwash Rock. You will come to Third Beach, Ferguson Point, and then
Second Beach the site of one of Vancouver’s best outdoor swimming pools. As you round Lost
Lagoon you may notice the Stanley Park Nature House and the Jubilee Fountain before finishing
the loop.
Stanley Park is Vancouver'
s first park and one
of the city'
s most beloved tourist attractions.
This vast evergreen oasis, covering 400
hectares (1,000 acres), embraces visitors and
transports them to an atmosphere rich in
tranquility. Its natural environment offers a
lush back drop of majestic cedar, hemlock and
fir trees and abounds with popular west coast
wildlife such as squirrels, raccoons, skunks,
coyotes, eagles and herons. The forest is
crisscrossed with trails providing access to the
many wonderful things to see and do in the
park.
At a steady pace and with proper footwear, the 10 km loop takes about three hours to complete. If
biking or rollerblading is your preference, these items can be rented at several nearby locations.
Remember to check the park map as these two modes of transportation only go in a counterclockwise direction around the Seawall.
Full of scenic vistas and world famous landmarks including Lost Lagoon and Siwash Rock, the
Stanley Park Seawall displays monuments and sculptures that connect the past and present. A
stroll around the Stanley Park Seawall is sure to be an enriching highlight of your experience in
Vancouver.